In the emergency services community, there's now a much greater recognition of how things such as post-traumatic stress disorder, burnout and some of the emotional trauma experienced in the field can impact EMS professionals. As the stigma of those things has been reduced in society across the board, the stigma in the emergency services industry...Read More

Daniel Dickerson graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in fire, arson, and explosion investigation. Daniel is a Senior Fire Investigator for Casalinova Investigators, Inc. and a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator for the Hendron, Ky. Fire Department. He is a NAFI-Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, and Certified Fire...Read More

Since the rise of public administration as an academic field, scholars have sought to understand the role of politics in public administration. The relationship between politics and administration is inherently complex because elected officials—politicians—create laws through the legislative process. Administrative officials—serving in the agencies of government—are tasked with implementing the policies made by elected officials....Read More

Faculty in the MS in Instructional Design and Learning Technology (IDLT) program at Eastern Kentucky University strongly believe in internships as a form of experiential learning. The internship experience integrates concepts and projects demonstrated in the classroom with practical applications in professional settings. Internships allow IDLT students to gain valuable experience by engaging in meaningful...Read More

Students begin Eastern Kentucky University’s child and family studies program by taking foundational classes at the 200 and 300 level. Everything they learn in those classes melds together into an upper division curriculum class: Program Planning for Preschool curriculum (CDF 406). The course deals with topics ranging from the foundation of early childhood, through curricular...Read More

When I arrived as a new faculty member in Kentucky 10 years ago, there was one thing I was often told when it came to sports in the Midwest, “Nobody cares about any sports other than basketball or football.” This sentiment was something often expressed in class and in discussions with friends. When it came...Read More

Those working in healthcare tend to focus on what others need with very little focus on their own needs along the way. Nurses, especially, are known for their compassion for others and the passion to help their patients recover, flourish and be the best versions of themselves. But nurses must also do the same for...Read More

Business has without question changed over the years. There have been developments across functional teams, remote work options, flexible schedules, virtual meetings, and more. Many aspects of our work have changed, but the work is still being done and will continue to be done with more advanced tools and options. The key ingredients of EKU’s...Read More